The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra Sedan 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13) vs. Mazda 3 Sedan 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 22,900

€ 20,800

€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
59.1
71.4
79.3
57.9
69.1
77
71.4 in
Width
69.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
59.1 in
Height
57.9 in
105.7
183.4
103.9
180.3
183.4 in
Length
180.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
3340 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.83 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
P-J
Generation
BL
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
128 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
221 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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26.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.71 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
26.09 lb/hp
26.71 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
534 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Mazda 3 1.6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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